Pickles slams councils’ driveway parking ‘tax’

Government unable to offer evidence that residents are prevented from renting out driveways

Driveways could become a revenue source for householders

Driveways could become a revenue source for householders

Local authorities should not seek to prevent people from renting out their driveways, local government secretary Eric Pickles has declared. “Councils should be welcoming common sense ways that help hard-working people park easier and cheaply and for families to make some spare cash,” said Pickles. “Councils shouldn’t be interfering in an honest activity that causes no harm to others, unless there are serious concerns. Parking charges and fines are not a cash cow for town...

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